Israeli Defender Benni Feldman Ranked Among World's Best Young Center-Backs
Benni Feldman, a 19-year-old center-back for Maccabi Netanya, has been recognized as one of the top young defenders globally. He secured the tenth position in a list compiled by the CIES Football Observatory, ranking the best center-backs under the age of 22 worldwide. Feldman achieved a cumulative score of 79 on the list, which is topped by Pau Cubarsí of Barcelona, Jarell Quansah of Liverpool, and Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid.
Feldman's ranking is based on a comprehensive metric that assesses a defender's impact across various categories. Despite being younger than many players on the list, including some ranked higher, Feldman has been a consistent starter for Maccabi Netanya this season. He has completed 94% of his passes, with 28.8 of those reaching the opponent's half. Defensively, he averages 6.6 ball recoveries and 2.8 clearances per game, while also winning 4 duels per match.
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